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La Jolla Rangers Crack Down on Sea Lion Harassers
26 Feb
Summary
- Rangers trained in enforcement procedures for visitor violations.
- Federal law prohibits touching, feeding, or harassing sea lions.
- New measures include educational loudspeakers and updated signage.
San Diego city rangers recently underwent training focused on enforcement procedures for visitors violating regulations at La Jolla Cove. This session followed an incident where a family was removed from the beach for harassing sea lions.
The training and enforcement action have garnered significant support from wildlife advocates and visitors. Federal law prohibits touching, feeding, or harassing sea lions, a problem that has persisted for years despite its illegality.
Volunteers with the La Jolla Seal Society welcomed the increased ranger presence, noting it allows them to focus on education. Visitors also expressed approval, emphasizing the importance of observing wildlife from a distance.
In addition to ranger training, several protective measures have been implemented. These include loudspeakers with multilingual educational messages, an expanded volunteer corps for outreach, and updated signage to reinforce wildlife viewing safety protocols.
